Carl Crossman

I was talking with some friends of mine at work. We were discussing which snake was the deadliest in the world. As always, Frank knows it all and insisted it was the King Cobra. I know the Cobra is a nasty snake to be sure, but did not think it was the deadliest.

Anyway, I looked it up online and the general consensus seems to be that the Inland Taipan from Australia has the most potent venom. This snake could kill as many as 100 humans with a single bite. Death could be as quick as 45 minutes. Luckily for me, I don’t live in Australia. Even so, I was glad to print out a copy of my research to show Frank!

It’s always good to make life a little easier. One thing that bothers me is the trouble I’ve had with keys. It seems that every time I get home, I have to fumble with my keychain to find the right key. It can be quite bothersome at times. Even after I find the right one, trying to insert it into the door when it’s dark can be a hassle.

The doors we have at work operate by a code. All you do is punch in a number and the door opens up. I thought this would be a great idea for my home. I went online and did a little research. That’s where I found out about a new technology called keyless locks. The best part was that I could install the lock myself. There are no wires to run and just about anyone can do it.

Now, everyone in the house is happy. I don’t have to worry about anyone being locked out. That’s a big concern when I’m not there. I’m glad that lock makers have caught on to this idea. It’s just one less thing to worry about!

This is one of those issues that is hard to take a side on. After an 18 year ban, the media will be allowed to take pictures of U.S. war dead. The media must first receive permission from the family. I think that’s a good thing. We must protect the families of our service members.

I do hope that the press does not try to take advantage of the dead in order to make big headlines. I hope they will be respectful and use the pictures in a manner worthy of the sacrifice these men and women have made for our country. I would like to thank all service members for the good job they are doing in protecting our country!

I’ve reached that age where it’s fun sometimes to reflect on my life. As I heard an old song the other day, I got to thinking about my life since high school. I was having fun thinking of the things we used to do. There are so many people who I have forgotten about. I wonder what everybody I knew has been doing.

My life has certainly had a lot of changes since then. Once out of school, I started as an electrician’s helper. Slowly but surely, I moved on to get my masters electrical license. After many years in the field, I decided to make a switch. After enrolling in a two year college called E.C.P.I., I began a new career in the computer industry. Now I enjoy working for a big company.

My life has taken more than a few turns. Watching my kids being born and growing up was a great experience. I wondered what it would be like for my kids when they attend their high school reunions. I’m sure they will have some of the same interesting stories to tell as I do. It’s been a long road, but I’m glad to have come this far. I hope all my friends have been as blessed as I.